As
we enter the climax of the Easter season starting from tomorrow Friday through
Sunday and Monday, we would like to observe and commemorate the occasion
together with our Christian brethren and people in The Gambia and the world
over.
While
Christians observe on Good Friday Jesus Christ’s suffering and death on the
cross of the Lord, they also celebrate His resurrection on Sunday, which has
made Easter Sunday one of the most well-attended Sunday services at the church.
Prior
to this occasion, most Christians in The Gambia and the world over observed
Lent, which is a 40-day period of fasting, repentance, and spiritual discipline
to prepare oneself for the Easter.
Easter
Sunday is recognised as day of joyous celebration and thanksgiving, as it was
the day Christ resurrected as indicated in the holy Scriptures.
The
biblical account of Jesus’ death on the cross, or crucifixion, his burial and
his resurrection from the dead, can be found in the following passages of
Scripture: Matthew 27:27-28:8; Mark 15:16-16:19; Luke 23:26-24:35; and John
19:16-20:30.
Christians
all over the world rejoice at the fact that Christ’s suffering; death and
resurrection marked a turning point in the relationship between God and the
human race. It also bridged the gap between the Almighty God and humanity.
“Scripture
states that Christ triumphed over the forces of evil and assures final victory
over sin and death, especially to those who accept the atonement, declaring the
Lordship of Jesus Christ, before whom, every knee in heaven and on earth will
bow,” stated one Sister Cynthia Mahoney in her article, ‘Christ’s Risen,
Hallelujah!’.
This
shows how important Easter is to the Christians the world over.
We
would, therefore, like to join our Christian brethren in celebrating this great
occasion in peace, harmony and love.
“God
proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God
saying to the world, ‘I love you,” said Billy Graham
“Even
if you’re not Christian, just from being in our culture you know Jesus and
resurrection and redemption. ”
Trey
Parker
